Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Fearful Symmetries by Ellen Datlow Fearful Symmetries by Ellen Datlow. From and To can't be the same language. That page is already in . Something went wrong. Check the webpage URL and try again. Sorry, that page did not respond in a timely manner. Sorry, that page doesn't exist or is preventing translations. Sorry, that page doesn't exist or is preventing translations. Sorry, that page doesn't exist or is preventing translations. Something went wrong, please try again. Try using the Translator for the Microsoft Edge extension instead. Fearful Symmetries – Ellen Datlow, ed. **** E llen Datlow can always be counted on to select some good writing. This collection simply further cements her already-stellar reputation. These are all strong stories, and all appear here for the first time. A must-read for any horror fan – or indeed, any fan of dark, weird fiction. The editor’s guidelines for submission to this anthology: “This is a non-theme, all original anthology of about 125,000 words of terror and supernatural horror. I’m looking for all kinds of horror, but if you’re going to use a well worn trope, try to do something fresh with it. If you’ve read any volumes of The Best Horror of the Year, you’ll know that my taste is pretty eclectic, that I like variety, and that while I don’t mind violence, I don’t think it should be the point of a story. I don’t want vignettes but fully formed stories that are about something. I want to be creeped out.” “A Wish From a Bone” by Gemma Files A fine entry into the ‘cursed tomb’ subgenre. A TV show crew gets more than they bargained for when they enter an ancient Middle Eastern crypt in search of some good documentary fodder. “The Atlas of Hell” by Nathan Ballingrud A mafia boss sends his minions out into the bayou in search of a man who’s been holding out on him; selling occult artifacts. But even experts in the arcane may get more than they bargained for. “The Witch Moth” by Bruce McAllister A young boy believes that he lives in a beautiful home with his family. But his mother may be a witch whose emotional instability will tear away all that he holds dear. Or is the witch someone else altogether? Or is there a witch at all? Layers of ambiguity are wrapped around this tale. “Kaiju” by Gary McMahon Probably the best take on a Godzilla-type scenario that I’ve read. In the aftermath of a monster’s passing, survivors wander through the flattened ruins left by the devastating footsteps of its trail. And there’s a nice bit of a twist… “Will The Real Psycho In This Story Please Stand Up?” by Pat Cadigan A high school girl’s best friend (a bit belatedly) goes out of her way to befriend the one guy who’s been bullied and picked on throughout their years at the school. She asks him out to prom, on a double-date. They’re nervous that the bullies will ruin the dance – but when disaster strikes, it’s not from the expected quarter. “In the Year of Omens” by Helen Marshall A weird and disturbing story. Strange omens presaging death have begun appearing to many, many people. A teenage girl, in her self-involved world-view, strangely envies those who have received a ‘special’ omen. “The Four Darks” by Terry Dowling An old-fashioned-feeling tale which weaves together a man with strange dreams, a declining mental health facility, and an investigation into a 19th-century theory about the nature of the universe involving the ‘Fuligin Braid.’ “The Spindly Man” by Stephen Graham Jones Meta-horror: a book club meets to discuss a Stephen King short story. They’re joined by the uninvited ‘spindly man,’ who brings up uncomfortable and eerie experiences from the members’ pasts. “The Window” by Brian Evenson Classic ghost-story lovers should appreciate this one. A man is woken by a strange noise in the night. Intruder? Or something less tangible and more terrifying? “Mount Chary Galore” by Jeffrey Ford Kids from a broken family spy on the old woman who’s locally rumored to be a witch. She invites them in – and they get more than they bargained for. Southern gothic, with a hint of the classic tall-tale, and some extreme weirdness that’s all Jeffrey Ford. “Ballad of an Echo Whisperer” by Caitlín R. Kiernan A writer and a photographer, on a cross-country train journey to New Orleans. Gradually, perspective and personality fragment, mixing past, present, and might-have-been. Vividly written and richly evocative. “Suffer Little Children” by Robert Shearman After a scandal, a young governess is dismissed from her position. Her prospect of gaining a new job seem dim – but then, a remote school offers her a teaching position, sight unseen. Since this is a horror anthology, creepy events are bound to ensue… and creepy they are. “Power” by Michael Marshall Smith A tech geek who’s also an abusive husband and all-around jerk is obsessed with building successively bigger and better robotic pool cleaners. Naturally, he tests them out at his home. And all does not end well. “Bridge of Sighs” by Kaaron Warren Post-mortem photography is a bit of a curiously morbid thing all on its own – but when mixed with ghost- hunting, by a practitioner who’s a bit of a devious pervert? Super-creepy. “The Worms Crawl In,” by Laird Barron A jealous man’s (literally) monstrous nature is revealed. For me, a bit over-the-top, but I’m sure fans of Barron will be pleased. “The Attic” by Catherine MacLeod This might be my favorite in this collection. A young woman has escaped the clutches of her Mafia boss, for whom she did enforced work as a thief/locksmith. Seeking a totally different life, she’s happy to marry a rural man and join his family – following a simple, traditional lifestyle in his isolated village. However, her instincts start telling her something is being kept from her… perhaps the practices of a religious cult? She slowly begins to feel like Bluebeard’s wife. The story is nicely thought-provoking, with commentary of responsibility, demands, and what is properly owed… “Wendigo Nights” by Siobhan Carroll Arctic research team goes crazy. This reminded me quite a lot of a less-fleshed-out version of something else I’ve read… but I can’t quite place it. Later update to come? I did like it, though. “Episode Three: On the Great Plains, In the Snow” by John Langan Ghosts versus Dinosaurs! A spirit is thrust into a violent afterlife, his regular landscape populated by warring cowboys and Indians, bloody accident scenes, and yes, a rampaging T-Rex. It seems a bit silly – but the possible explanation offered at the end gives the piece an unexpected pathos. “Catching Flies” by Carole Johnstone Emergency workers grab a young girl and her baby brother from their home, rescuing them from a horrible scene. They’re unwilling to talk to the girl about what happened to her mother. But the girl knows more about the horror than any of them. Really effective; well-done. “Shay Corsham Worsted” by Garth Nix Garth Nix is always excellent; and this tale closes the collection on a strong note. A retired secret service agent has been watching a certain house for thirty years. But when the threat that’s been feared for all these decades erupts, the weapon has been forgotten, and bureaucracy gets in the way. Fearful Symmetries by Ellen Datlow. Have you heard of the new horror anthology Fearful Symmetries , which is also a killer new Kickstarter project by award winning editor Ellen Datlow and Chizine Publications? I’m sure that most people (with a heartbeat) have heard of Kickstarter, but for those of you who are still new to the Kickstarter scene, it’s an online marketplace that brings artists, writers, inventors and musicians together with fans and customers who would like to help fund these projects by purchasing items before the object is actually produced. We’ve seen a lot of these projects come through our social media circles lately, but Fearful Symmetries offers something special–a project in which a professional editor and a professional small press team up to pre-fund an anthology. It’s exciting to think that Kickstarter is helping to bring new fiction to press, fiction that may otherwise never be written. It’s even more exciting to see such a project spearheaded by the uber talented Ellen Datow and Chizine Publications. I wanted to know more about what this dynamic duo have in mind for Fearful Symmetries , and luckily both Ellen and Chizine agreed to a short interview to share their project and insights with Underwords. We hope you enjoy the interview. To find out more, come visit the Fearful Symmetries Kickstarter Project and check out the amazing rewards that are being offered! You’ve started your first ever Kickstarter campaign to fund your new anthology Fearful Symmetries, which will be edited by Ellen and published by ChiZine Publications. For people who haven’t yet heard about the anthology, can you give us a short description of the anthology and your vision for it? ED: Fearful Symmetries is going to be an un-themed, all original anthology of terror and supernatural fiction. It will be around 125,000 words and I’ve commitments from writers I’ve published before and others I’d like to publish such as Lucius Shepard, Jeffrey Ford, Kaaron Warren, Elizabeth Hand, Brian Evenson, Pat Cadigan, and, Robert Shearman, Bill Willingham, Sarah Pinborough, and Laird Barron. I’m also keeping a few slots available so I can hold an open reading period. That’s something I’ve only done once before for an original anthology. (Haunted Legends, with Nick Mamatas). If we get funded, I’ll start nagging the authors who’ve committed to the anthology for their submissions and the book will be published by Chizine in 2014. Fearful Symmetries is an unthemed horror anthology. What does that mean for you creatively as an editor, Ellen? Or you as a publisher, ChiZine Publications? Are there any special obstacles or opportunities that this presents? ED: I enjoy editing both themed and unthemed anthologies. The process of soliciting and accepting stories is not very different –I’m totally involved in the ongoing molding of any solo anthology I edit. Whether I’m editing to theme or not I still have to make sure I buy a good mix of stories. ChiZine Publications: (Nothing to add here.) Are there any differences that readers can expect in the quality or production of this anthology given that it is a Kickstarter funded project rather than a “traditionally” published book? ED: No. none at all. Chizine is a topnotch publisher that produces beautiful books. If the anthology gets funded I’ll be paying a so-so word rate for their stories (I’d love to pay more and should we by some miracle go over our target, it’s possible that will happen). ChiZine Publications: Exactl as Ellen said: no difference in quality at all. This anthology will feature an original Erik Mohr cover, and will be just as well-produced as all our previous titles. Ellen, you’ve done a number of anthologies and literary projects. What is it about Fearful Symmetries that brings it, as you say in your Kickstarter statement, “close to your heart”? ED: The fact that it’s unthemed. I’ve only been able to edit three unthemed original anthologies before: Salon Fantastique (with Terri Windling), The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and Inferno. As I’ve said before, I have no problem editing themed anthologies but once in awhile it’s nice to just publish whatever type of story I like. Chizine, you have a strong publishing history and process in place. What made you decide to take on a Kickstarter project? ChiZine Publications: The market (and economy overall) is in no position to sustain the sorts of word rates anthology editors used to be able to pay for stories in original anthos. It’s just that simple. It’s always been hard to sell and market original anthologies to the public, but these days it’s doubly or triply difficult, just because the economics to support the risk aren’t there anymore—at least not nearly on the scale they used to be. So we thought we’d appeal to Ellen’s (our our) fans for support. They know Ellen will pick great writers who write great stories, and they know CZP will produce a gorgeous book. I think it’s also neat for the readers to become a part of the book’s publication, too. They’ll be a solid reason it became a reality, should we make our target. Plus, they can get some wonderful, rare items in the process through Kickstarter’s rewards. So it’s win-win for everyone. In addition to publishing some well-known writers within Fearful Symmetries, you’ve also decided to hold open submissions to fill part of the anthology. What was your thinking behind this decision? ED: Partly to attract more interest and partly because after Haunted Legends I said I’d have an open submissions period for another anthology if I had help with the slush pile. Brett and Sandra have volunteered to provide that help ;-). Chizine: Yep! (Nothing to add here.) While Fearful Symmetries is the first Kickstarter project either of you have conducted, you have funded other projects. What are some of those projects? What was it about these projects that got you to support their campaign? ED: I’ve put money into the Locus ephemera fund, John Picacio’s art calendar, a glass artist who wanted to open a new studio (this is the only one that’s stiffed me for my premium), the Speakeasy Dollhouse book project (crime scenes played out in dollhouses), a new graphic novel of Peter Pan, and contemporary prints using traditional Japanese woodblocking. If this is successful, what potential effects might this experiment have on your future publishing/editing decisions? ED: I’d have to see. We’re asking for a lot of money relative to what most of the anthology publishing ventures I see on Kickstarter have asked. This is because I’m not an editorial hobbyist. This is my career and I depend on getting paid for my work. I also expect to pay my writers. The rest of the money is for professional production and publication (by ChiZine). If we actually get funded and I’m happy with the result maybe I’ll try it again. What excites you most about Kickstarter from an artistic or business perspective? ED: It’s an opportunity to see if there are actually enough readers out there interested in what I do as an editor. (at least in horror). Not as exciting as nailbiting time. If we get the funding, to me that’s a vote of confidence. Fearful Symmetries. A World Fantasy Award nominee, “this anthology . . . is a collection of some of the most talented horror and speculative fiction authors writing today” ( BuzzFeed ). It includes all-new stories by Laird Barron, Pat Cadigan, Brian Evenson, Jeffrey Ford, Caítlin R. Kiernan, Garth Nix, Michael Marshall Smith, Kaaron Warren, and other masters of all things spooky and suspenseful. In tales that crisscross the boundaries of fear and imagination—from a haunted courtyard in New Orleans to a remote Arctic research station— swamp monsters, pool-cleaning robots, and cannibalistic spirits wreak chaos and terror across the pages. You’ll be invited to a prom where a psycho hides inside a sparkly dress or rented tux; on a trip aboard a train to a destination that teems with ghosts; and into the darkest recesses of a human mind, the most fertile ground for the blossoming of true evil. “Datlow’s ‘experimental’ crowdfunded horror anthology is nicely unthemed. . . . This is an excellent anthology for horror fans, with a nice range of tones and styles and some intriguing new voices.” — Publishers Weekly. “[ Fearful Symmetries ] not only goes beyond expectations, it raises the bar high above into the horror heavens. . . . A melting pot of distinct voices and styles that leave you wanting more.” — Hellnotes. “One of the best horror anthologies I’ve ever read.” — Thirteen O’Clock. Fearful Symmetries. Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. "A Wish From a Bone" by Gemma Files 4 stars for a story that didn't do a lot of original things, but did what it did with good visuals and language. It's a little bit Lora Croft meets Hellraiser… which isn't easy to dismiss as a bad idea. Well done. "The Atlas of Hell" by Nathan Ballingrud 4 stars for some good imagery, but I don't know how many John Constantine, Titus Crow, Sandman Slim characters the world has room for. The likable occult anti-hero who stumbles into world-threatening trouble a few times a week is less fresh than it was. Hellboy seemed to have signaled that the age to parody the form had arrived… but no - on it goes. Hey, if the stories are good - I'll give them some time, but I'm eager to see what follows this increasingly loaded cliche. I get it - we all liked this stuff when we were young, and now the geeks are ascendent. "The Witch Moth" by Bruce McAllister 2.5 stars - there's some "who's who, and what's reality" play going on, but not enough time, space, or interest for me to put in the effort to track it cleanly. The opening pages seemed like they were written by a different writer - one with less skill with words (maybe this was to represent the protagonist's younger age?), and some elements were asides more interesting than the main story - but it all get's pretty brown and mushy rather than resolved and satisfying. Meh. "Kaiju" by Gary McMahon 2 stars - Pretty weak, although it did something enjoyable by saying the protagonist couldn't remember why they'd liked giant monster stories when they were young, after being faced with the reality of one in their adulthood. That sentiment sunk in, rather than feeling like cheesy sentiment. There's a Twilight Zone twist tossed in for 3 paragraphs that feels half-baked and uninteresting. "In the year of omens: only annoying 1 star. The four darks: occult gumshoe. The pretentiousness of this one is off the chart, and not in a good way. My trust in the Shirley Jackson award, and the taste of Ellen Datlow, is low right now. To the point of considering bailing on the anthology." 2 stars. The Spindly Man - 5 stars, now that's what I'm talking about. Reread this story immediately. So many good elements. Would make a killer one act play or low budget film. Mount Chary Galore - 5 stars - comes across like it was written for a "re-envisioned fairy tales" anthology. In a very good way. Really well written. The Window - 3 stars, not a bad effort, contemporary Lovecraftian. Ballad of an Echo Whisperer - 2 stars. Suffer Little Children - 3 stars. Bridge of Sighs - 3 stars. The Worms Crawl In - 2 stars. The Attic - 2 stars. Wendigo Nights - 3 stars. Episode Three: On the Greeat Plains, In the Snow - 2 stars - urgh, please only include supernatural detectives if the story is half decent. 1 star if not for the T Rex. Catching Flies - 2 stars - plots are useful in stories. Shay Corsham Worsted - 4 stars - a sci fi story tucked in at the end. Pretty strong finish. Well written - good idea. Very Warren Ellis/comic bookish. 54.5 divided by 20 = 2.7 Stars overall. As anthologies go, I can't say whether or not this is typical, but it falls short of 3 stars. Save yourself some time with this one - just read A Wish From A Bone, Atlas of Hell, The Spindly Man, Mount Chary Galore, and Shay Corsham Worsted. Especially The Spindly Man, and Mount Chary Galore. Many of the other offerings were ponderously poor choices, and I would definitely hesitate to read another Datlow anthology. Maybe it's because I bought the book for horror - and the premise isn't *quite* horror. Maybe one of her "Year's Best Horror" anthologies would suit me better. For now, I'll be reading more from Stephen Graham Jones, and Jeffrey Ford thanks to this book - so it's a net gain. ( ) Ellen Datlow can always be counted on to select some good writing. This collection simply further cements her already-stellar reputation. These are all strong stories, and all appear here for the first time. A must-read for any horror fan - or indeed, any fan of dark, weird fiction. The editor's guidelines for submission to this anthology: "This is a non-theme, all original anthology of about 125,000 words of terror and supernatural horror. I’m looking for all kinds of horror, but if you’re going to use a well worn trope, try to do something fresh with it. If you’ve read any volumes of The Best Horror of the Year, you’ll know that my taste is pretty eclectic, that I like variety, and that while I don’t mind violence, I don’t think it should be the point of a story. I don’t want vignettes but fully formed stories that are about something. I want to be creeped out." “A Wish From a Bone” by Gemma Files A fine entry into the 'cursed tomb' subgenre. A TV show crew gets more than they bargained for when they enter an ancient Middle Eastern crypt in search of some good documentary fodder. “The Atlas of Hell” by Nathan Ballingrud A mafia boss sends his minions out into the bayou in search of a man who's been holding out on him; selling occult artifacts. But even experts in the arcane may get more than they bargained for. “The Witch Moth” by Bruce McAllister A young boy believes that he lives in a beautiful home with his family. But his mother may be a witch whose emotional instability will tear away all that he holds dear. Or is the witch someone else altogether? Or is there a witch at all? Layers of ambiguity are wrapped around this tale. “Kaiju” by Gary McMahon Probably the best take on a Godzilla-type scenario that I've read. In the aftermath of a monster's passing, survivors wander through the flattened ruins left by the devastating footsteps of its trail. And there's a nice bit of a twist. “Will The Real Psycho In This Story Please Stand Up?” by Pat Cadigan A high school girl's best friend (a bit belatedly) goes out of her way to befriend the one guy who's been bullied and picked on throughout their years at the school. She asks him out to prom, on a double-date. They're nervous that the bullies will ruin the dance - but when disaster strikes, it's not from the expected quarter. “In the Year of Omens” by Helen Marshall A weird and disturbing story. Strange omens presaging death have begun appearing to many, many people. A teenage girl, in her self-involved world-view, strangely envies those who have received a 'special' omen. “The Four Darks” by Terry Dowling An old-fashioned-feeling tale which weaves together a man with strange dreams, a declining mental health facility, and an investigation into a 19th-century theory about the nature of the universe involving the 'Fuligin Braid.' “The Spindly Man” by Stephen Graham Jones Meta-horror: a book club meets to discuss a Stephen King short story. They're joined by the uninvited 'spindly man,' who brings up uncomfortable and eerie experiences from the members' pasts. “The Window” by Brian Evenson Classic ghost-story lovers should appreciate this one. A man is woken by a strange noise in the night. Intruder? Or something less tangible and more terrifying? “Mount Chary Galore” by Jeffrey Ford Kids from a broken family spy on the old woman who's locally rumored to be a witch. She invites them in - and they get more than they bargained for. Southern gothic, with a hint of the classic tall-tale, and some extreme weirdness that's all Jeffrey Ford. “Ballad of an Echo Whisperer” by Caitlín R. Kiernan A writer and a photographer, on a cross-country train journey to New Orleans. Gradually, perspective and personality fragment, mixing past, present, and might-have-been. Vividly written and richly evocative. “Suffer Little Children” by Robert Shearman After a scandal, a young governess is dismissed from her position. Her prospect of gaining a new job seem dim - but then, a remote school offers her a teaching position, sight unseen. Since this is a horror anthology, creepy events are bound to ensue. and creepy they are. “Power” by Michael Marshall Smith A tech geek who's also an abusive husband and all-around jerk is obsessed with building successively bigger and better robotic pool cleaners. Naturally, he tests them out at his home. And all does not end well. “Bridge of Sighs” by Kaaron Warren Post-mortem photography is a bit of a curiously morbid thing all on its own - but when mixed with ghost- hunting, by a practitioner who's a bit of a devious pervert? Super-creepy. “The Worms Crawl In,” by Laird Barron A jealous man's (literally) monstrous nature is revealed. For me, a bit over-the-top, but I'm sure fans of Barron will be pleased. “The Attic” by Catherine MacLeod This might be my favorite in this collection. A young woman has escaped the clutches of her Mafia boss, for whom she did enforced work as a thief/locksmith. Seeking a totally different life, she's happy to marry a rural man and join his family - following a simple, traditional lifestyle in his isolated village. However, her instincts start telling her something is being kept from her. perhaps the practices of a religious cult? She slowly begins to feel like Bluebeard's wife. The story is nicely thought-provoking, with commentary of responsibility, demands, and what is properly owed. “Wendigo Nights” by Siobhan Carroll Arctic research team goes crazy. This reminded me quite a lot of a less-fleshed-out version of something else I've read. but I can't quite place it. Later update to come? I did like it, though. “Episode Three: On the Great Plains, In the Snow” by John Langan Ghosts versus Dinosaurs! A spirit is thrust into a violent afterlife, his regular landscape populated by warring cowboys and Indians, bloody accident scenes, and yes, a rampaging T-Rex. It seems a bit silly - but the possible explanation offered at the end gives the piece an unexpected pathos. “Catching Flies” by Carole Johnstone Emergency workers grab a young girl and her baby brother from their home, rescuing them from a horrible scene. They're unwilling to talk to the girl about what happened to her mother. But the girl knows more about the horror than any of them. Really effective; well-done. “Shay Corsham Worsted” by Garth Nix Garth Nix is always excellent; and this tale closes the collection on a strong note. A retired secret service agent has been watching a certain house for thirty years. But when the threat that's been feared for all these decades erupts, the weapon has been forgotten, and bureaucracy gets in the way. ( ) What strange things these monsters be. Fearful Symmetries: An Anthology of Horror, edited by Ellen Datlow (ChiZine Publications, $16.99). Not every monster in this collection is of the traditional type; in fact, many of the stories leave us wondering if perhaps the humans aren’t the real monsters. But with topnotch writers like Garth Nix, Laird Barron, Brian Evenson and Kaaron Warren, it’s really another winner for editor Ellen Datlow. The opening story leads off with a sort of revenge-of-the-mummy vibe. ”A Wish From a Bone” by Gemma Files has the production crew on an archaeological film for the History Channel shooting in a war-torn area when the temple they are examining turns out to house the Terrible Seven— and you don’t want to mess with these dudes. In Gary McMahon’s “Kaiju,” the monster Godzilla inadvertantly helps out a very human monster by covering up evidence of his crime, while Pat McMahon’s ”Will the Real Psycho in This Story Please Stand Up?” looks at the difference between cruelty and psychopathy. What if the psychopath is a religious maniac who believes his own suffering is so important that he prefers being tortured to torturing? And what if God’s the psychopath for allowing it? And “In the Year of Omens” by Helen Marshall ultimately leaves us with a completely normal girl who is, perhaps, monstrous because she’s normal: There had always been signs in the world. Every action left its trace somewhere. There were clues. There were giveaways. The future whispered to you before you even got there, and the past, well, the past was a chatterbox, it would tell you everything if you let it. Stephen Graham Jones’ story “The Spindly Man” is a sort of meta-fiction, set in a reading group—part of the main character’s self-imposed reparations program—that is studying Stephen King’s “The Man in the Black Suit.” In that story, the Devil in the form of a man puts the fear of God into a small boy. Then, to the reading group’s surprise, a man shows up, looking every inch the incarnation of the man in the story. What happens next is really frightening. In “Suffer Little Children” by Robert Shearman, we get a strange turn on Henry James. Susan Cowley is a governess—was born to be a governess—in Exley Hall. She fails, and returns home in disgrace. Then an advertisement for H__ Hall arrives, and she goes to teach in that faraway and very odd place. In flashback, we learn that she was dismissed from her last position after the 8-year-old boy accused her of terrible acts, but he’d been reading about “old gods.” His final missive to her said, “Something’s coming.” And it does. There’s a Twilight Zone-like twist in Michael Marshall Smith’s ”Power,” about a man who builds ever-increasingly complex pool tools, including one that can save a child from drowning, and sets it to specifically protect one child via pheromones. Rod Serling would love this ending. Also just in just the right way is “Bridge of Sighs” by Kaaron Warren, in which a photographer finds a way to collect the life-force of suicides, and injects them into dead bodies which then are briefly revitalized so that their loved ones can say goodbye. This is a haunting story. He’s not a terribly nice guy, and he takes advantage of women. Then the grieving mother of a dead baby turns the tables on him. 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